Unrest Continues In Belfast

Unrest Continues In Belfast

Unrest Continues In Belfast

PETER MUHLY

Police stand guard as protesters wave the Union flag during clashes in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on January 4, 2013. Tensions have risen in the British province since councillors voted on December 3, 2012 to limit the number of days the Union flag can fly over the City Hall to 17, outraging loyalists who believe Northern Ireland should retain strong links to Britain. AFP PHOTO/ PETER MUHLY

Police stand guard as protesters wave the Union flag during clashes in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on January 4, 2013. Tensions have risen in the British province since councillors voted on December 3, 2012 to limit the number of days the Union flag can fly over the City Hall to 17, outraging loyalists who believe Northern Ireland should retain strong links to Britain. AFP PHOTO/ PETER MUHLY

BRITAIN-NIRELAND-UNREST

PETER MUHLY

Loyalist protesters waving Union Flags shout at police in riot gear during clashes between, loyalists, nationalists and the police in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Loyalist protesters waving Union Flags shout at police in riot gear during clashes between, loyalists, nationalists and the police in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Unrest Continues In Belfast

PETER MUHLY

Police in riot gear stand guard as loyalist demonstrators march outside Belfast City Hall in protest over Belfast city council's decision to restrict the number of days the British Union Flag can be flown over the city hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 5, 2013. Nine officers were injured and 18 people arrested in fresh violence overnight on the streets of Belfast, police said. Tensions have risen in the British province since councillors voted on December 3, 2012 to limit the number of days the Union flag can fly over the City Hall to 17, outraging loyalists who believe Northern Ireland should retain strong links to Britain. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Police in riot gear stand guard as loyalist demonstrators march outside Belfast City Hall in protest over Belfast city council's decision to restrict the number of days the British Union Flag can be flown over the city hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 5, 2013. Nine officers were injured and 18 people arrested in fresh violence overnight on the streets of Belfast, police said. Tensions have risen in the British province since councillors voted on December 3, 2012 to limit the number of days the Union flag can fly over the City Hall to 17, outraging loyalists who believe Northern Ireland should retain strong links to Britain. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Unrest Continues In Belfast

PETER MUHLY

Loyalist protesters burn debris on the lower Newtownards road in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 5, 2013. Nine officers were injured and 18 people arrested in fresh violence overnight on the streets of Belfast, police said on January 5. Tensions have risen in the British province since councillors voted on December 3, 2012 to limit the number of days the Union flag can fly over the City Hall to 17, outraging loyalists who believe Northern Ireland should retain strong links to Britain. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Loyalist protesters burn debris on the lower Newtownards road in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 5, 2013. Nine officers were injured and 18 people arrested in fresh violence overnight on the streets of Belfast, police said on January 5. Tensions have risen in the British province since councillors voted on December 3, 2012 to limit the number of days the Union flag can fly over the City Hall to 17, outraging loyalists who believe Northern Ireland should retain strong links to Britain. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Unrest Continues In Belfast

PETER MUHLY

Loyalists flying British Union Flags march outside Belfast City Hall in protest over Belfast city council's decision to restrict the number of days the Union Flag can be flown over the city hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 5, 2013. Nine officers were injured and 18 people arrested in fresh violence overnight on the streets of Belfast, police said on January 5. Tensions have risen in the British province since councillors voted on December 3, 2012 to limit the number of days the Union flag can fly over the City Hall to 17, outraging loyalists who believe Northern Ireland should retain strong links to Britain. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Loyalists flying British Union Flags march outside Belfast City Hall in protest over Belfast city council's decision to restrict the number of days the Union Flag can be flown over the city hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 5, 2013. Nine officers were injured and 18 people arrested in fresh violence overnight on the streets of Belfast, police said on January 5. Tensions have risen in the British province since councillors voted on December 3, 2012 to limit the number of days the Union flag can fly over the City Hall to 17, outraging loyalists who believe Northern Ireland should retain strong links to Britain. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

BRITAIN-NIRELAND-UNREST

PETER MUHLY

Loyalist march outside Belfast City Hall in protest over Belfast city council's decision to restrict the number of days the British Union Flag can be flown over the city hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 5, 2013. Nine officers were injured and 18 people arrested in fresh violence overnight on the streets of Belfast, police said on January 5. Tensions have risen in the British province since councillors voted on December 3, 2012 to limit the number of days the Union flag can fly over the City Hall to 17, outraging loyalists who believe Northern Ireland should retain strong links to Britain. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Loyalist march outside Belfast City Hall in protest over Belfast city council's decision to restrict the number of days the British Union Flag can be flown over the city hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 5, 2013. Nine officers were injured and 18 people arrested in fresh violence overnight on the streets of Belfast, police said on January 5. Tensions have risen in the British province since councillors voted on December 3, 2012 to limit the number of days the Union flag can fly over the City Hall to 17, outraging loyalists who believe Northern Ireland should retain strong links to Britain. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Unrest Continues In Belfast

PETER MUHLY

Police stand guard as protesters wave the Union flag during clashes in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on January 4, 2013. Tensions have risen in the British province since councillors voted on December 3, 2012 to limit the number of days the Union flag can fly over the City Hall to 17, outraging loyalists who believe Northern Ireland should retain strong links to Britain. AFP PHOTO/ PETER MUHLY

Police stand guard as protesters wave the Union flag during clashes in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on January 4, 2013. Tensions have risen in the British province since councillors voted on December 3, 2012 to limit the number of days the Union flag can fly over the City Hall to 17, outraging loyalists who believe Northern Ireland should retain strong links to Britain. AFP PHOTO/ PETER MUHLY

BRITAIN-NIRELAND-UNREST

PETER MUHLY

Union Flag waving loyalist protesters clash with police in riot gear and armoured vehicles in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Union Flag waving loyalist protesters clash with police in riot gear and armoured vehicles in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

BRITAIN-NIRELAND-UNREST

PETER MUHLY

Loyalist protesters waving Union Flags shout during clashes between, loyalists, nationalists and the police in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Loyalist protesters waving Union Flags shout during clashes between, loyalists, nationalists and the police in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

BRITAIN-NIRELAND-UNREST

PETER MUHLY

Police in riot gear try to contain with Union Flag waving loyalist protesters during clashes in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Police in riot gear try to contain with Union Flag waving loyalist protesters during clashes in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

BRITAIN-NIRELAND-UNREST

PETER MUHLY

Police in riot gear and armoured vehicles clash with Union Flag waving loyalist protesters in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Police in riot gear and armoured vehicles clash with Union Flag waving loyalist protesters in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

BRITAIN-NIRELAND-UNREST

PETER MUHLY

Stones litter the floor as police in riot gear and armoured vehicles clash with Union Flag waving loyalist protesters in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Stones litter the floor as police in riot gear and armoured vehicles clash with Union Flag waving loyalist protesters in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

BRITAIN-NIRELAND-UNREST

PETER MUHLY

Union Flag waving loyalist protesters clash with police in riot gear and armoured vehicles in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Union Flag waving loyalist protesters clash with police in riot gear and armoured vehicles in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

BRITAIN-NIRELAND-UNREST

PETER MUHLY

Loyalist protesters waving Union Flags shout at police in riot gear during clashes between, loyalists, nationalists and the police in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Loyalist protesters waving Union Flags shout at police in riot gear during clashes between, loyalists, nationalists and the police in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

BRITAIN-NIRELAND-UNREST

PETER MUHLY

Police in riot gear stand with their armoured vehicles with bits of brick and rock thrown at police littering the floor during violence between, loyalists, nationalists and police in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

Police in riot gear stand with their armoured vehicles with bits of brick and rock thrown at police littering the floor during violence between, loyalists, nationalists and police in east Belfast, Northern Ireland on January 12, 2013 after the latest loyalist march against the decision to limit the days on which the Union Flag would be flown over Belfast City Hall. Northern Irish demonstrators loyal to Britain clashed with nationalists and police on Saturday in fresh protests against curbs on flying the British flag, leaving four officers injured, police said. The clashes were the latest to blight the British province after more than five weeks of violent disorder over the flag issue. AFP PHOTO / PETER MUHLY

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Police stand guard as protesters wave the Union flag during clashes... Fotografía de noticiasBandera,Bandera del Reino Unido,Belfast,Conflicto,Cuerpo de policía,Guardar,Horizontal,Irlanda del Norte,Manifestación,Manifestante,Reino Unido,Saludar con la manoPhotographer PETER MUHLYCollection: AFP 2013 AFPPolice stand guard as protesters wave the Union flag during clashes in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on January 4, 2013. Tensions have risen in the British province since councillors voted on December 3, 2012 to limit the number of days the Union flag can fly over the City Hall to 17, outraging loyalists who believe Northern Ireland should retain strong links to Britain. AFP PHOTO/ PETER MUHLY (Photo credit should read PETER MUHLY/AFP/Getty Images)